Pair of terracotta busts resting on circular marble bases, France, 19th century. Measurements of the male figure: H 63 x W 43 x D 24 cm; female figure: H 60 x W 37 x D 19 cm. Private negotiation. Item accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The refined pair of busts depicts a man and a woman dressed according to the fashion of mid-18th century France. The graceful young woman has her hair styled according to the taste that spread at the court of King Louis XV. She wears a simple dress that rests on her neckline. The man wears his hair tied in a ponytail with a ribbon. He wears an open jacket that showcases a rich Rococo-style shirt. The busts bear the signature "Augustin Pajou Paris" and are dated 1725 and 1745.

Period: First half of the 19th century

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